Is your dog overweight?
6 myths about overweight dogs are dispelled in this article
which also features comments from dog owners on how they combat having an
overweight dog. The myths include: A
definition of ‘overweight dogs’ exists; It’s the number of pounds on the scale
that matters; Measuring food – kibble v commercial canned food; Low fat diets
aid weight loss; Overweight dogs automatically become diabetic and overweight
dogs must lose at least 10% of their weight.
No official definition of ‘overweight dogs’ exists according
to this piece on dogster.com and the number on the scale doesn’t matter! However, the medical definition of obesity as
being 30% over the ideal weight is agreed on.
Re the number of pounds, it’s the dog’s fat percentage that
matters. It advises us to watch the high
calorie treats as we can give more of them than we realise! See more here …….
https://bit.ly/2RqSW2
(Infographic: Dogster.com)
Dog grooming just as important in winter
Grooming isn’t just for the Summer. A healthy dog’s coat
is like a thermos – it keeps the warmth in during Winter and the heat out
during warmer days! Basic care will help
keep it healthy – bathing, brushing, moisturising and eliminating matting and
tangles. PetMD.com tells us that there
are 5 grooming issues in particular that need attention in the cold weather –
nails, hair between the toes; dog boots/wax; dry skin and regular brushing.
Nails don’t wear down as much in winter due to less
activity and also snow and ice can form a barrier between harsh surfaces and
your dog’s feet. De-icers might get
caught on your dog’s paws and between its toes – de-icers can contain chemicals
that are harmful to dogs. Check out the
other tips here……
And finally, a smile!
You can’t but enjoy this short film courtesy of Joe.ie - “The
Dogs of 2018” from WeRateDogs on Twitter – no doubt you’ll have seen a few of the
clips before but always worth another view!
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